We are proud to present adaptive athlete and trail runner Zachary Friedley. Zach is a congenital amputee born missing his right leg above the knee. Zach has spent his life in the pursuit of understanding how to reach the true meaning of movement. This ultramarathoner not only pushes himself physically but also spiritually. Zach continues to inspire the entire amputee community through his video blogs, social media content, and special brand of wisdom. The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right-below-knee amputee.
This episode will make you LAUGH and feel like you are sitting with us on the sofa. It’s a great conversation filled with love. Megan leads a discussion on creativity and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of trusting one’s intuition, taking risks, and sharing imperfect projects. Jodi, the owner of Uplevel Redesign and Shannon Roberts, the owner of The Sheridan Rose & House of Sheridan Rose, discussed the unique experiences creative entrepreneurs face as they build a life and business that feels aligned.
Creative Business Navigating: Honest Conversations: A discussion about navigating the world as creative individuals, focusing on maintaining a business while nurturing their creative spirit. They stressed the importance of not worrying about perfection and encouraged honest conversations. Jodi, the owner and founder of Up Level Redesign, shared their approach to interior design, emphasizing the importance of the energy of spaces, and their new service focusing on decluttering.
Recognizing and Responding to Creative Callings
Both Jodi and Shannon shared their personal experiences of recognizing and responding to their creative calling. They discussed the importance of listening to their inner nudges and taking risks when their creativity is calling out.
Intuition: Trust Your Gut for Growth
The topic of intuition came into play as they discussed how to tap into your own nudges and needs. Creating trust is important!
Idea Capture and Creative Walking
The trio emphasized the importance of allowing space for ideas to come and the benefits of walking and meditation for creativity and energy. They shared their personal practice of carrying notes to capture ideas that come to their during mundane tasks. They also mentioned listening to Lori Harder’s podcast and the impact of intentional walks on their productivity and creativity. Megan also mentioned the use of waterproof notes in the shower for capturing ideas. The conversation concluded with the three entrepreneurs emphasizing the need to allow ideas to come in their own time, rather than forcing them.
To get in touch with Jodi or Shannon – head over to give them some love on social media or check out their websites!
Uplevel Redesign was created with the vision to make interior design affordable, sustainable, and more accessible to anyone that is craving an upleveled look in their homes. Creating a new vision and transforming your space does not have to mean tearing down walls or spending your entire savings. What makes redesign more accessible is the concept of using what you already have! In our collaborative design process, we walk through what is working and what isn’t. When you need new items, I am intentional about what we add in order to bring a complete design together, working with your timeline and the amount you want to invest in your project. I like to shop secondhand and vintage to support our community and reduce waste, as well as shop local to support small businesses.
Shannon Roberts –
The Sheridan Rose & House of Sheridan Rose
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Welcome to my little slice of mystic magic heaven. I’m the type of gal that becomes far more than just your graphic designer. I’ll be your professional third wheel, biz bestie and ultimate hype women. I specialize in creating high vibe graphics + web design. My goal is to help bold brands level up their business with strategy, graphics and design education. I can’t wait for us to create magic together, but in the meantime, you can get a head start by stalking me first. 😉
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The guys discuss when it is most important to wake up early in Finland, why someone telling you how hot your mom was leads to and early 80’s Rampage, and how death metal was monumental in the 1880’s to detour men from hosiery and booze.
Episode #37 – I firmly believe that the space around us creates the space within us! So on this Mindful Dose episode, I lead you through some thoughts on cleansing your space – whether it be a drawer, your office, or anywhere you feel a little ‘chaos’ brewing! Meeting your space with intentionality can create a sense of well-being and support a lifestyle that feels less cluttered and more carefree!
Come along as we get grounded in our minds and our spaces!
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In this episode – Lydia Manning, PhD CEO and Co-Founder of Circle of Life Consulting, Inc. talks us through her knowledge and expertise on aging. She gives us something to think about and acknowledges the power of our mindset surrounding the actual process of aging. We learn that our mindset correlated to aging has shown impactful feedback in helping to extend our viable, healthy years of life. Come take a listen as we are guided through the perception of aging and how we can all better move through the process in a more healthy manner for ourselves and our loved ones. You will not want to miss out the unique look at the one thing we all do and see it through eyes of her lens backed by the research that surrounds it.
To find out more or get in touch with Lydia Manning, PhD head on over to her websites. She is kind, approachable and would love to hear from you!
CLICK HERE – To get more information and see what the Wise Women Learning to Love Ones Inner Crone Retreat is all about! Join to gain creativity, community, and nourishment for your soul.
CLICK HERE – To get more information and see what the Wise Women Learning to Love Ones Inner Crone Retreat is all about! Join to gain creativity, community, and nourishment for your soul.
Topics: Aging Mindset Research Dismantling Ageism Language Around Aging Planning for Aging
In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Christopher Hamilton on his philosophical thoughts on life, middle age and death. Dr. Hamilton is a professor of Philosophy at Kings College in London. Dr. Hamilton completed his BA in philosophy at King’s College London (where he also completed the Associateship of King’s College) and went on to do an MPhil and PhD in philosophy at Birkbeck College London.
As part of his PhD he also studied philosophy and literature at the University of Bonn, Germany. He later completed a PGCE and worked for four years as a secondary school teacher. He joined King’s in 2003. In 2007, he was Scholar in Residence at the University of Salzburg, Austria, and in 2013 he was Visiting Professor at the University of Trent, Italy.
